The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.

Échangé par les Rangers de New York au Kraken de Seatte le 18 décembre dernier, le Finlandais de 23 ans semble se plaire avec sa nouvelle équipe.

After moving former captain Jacob Trouba and former No. 2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko in two separate trades, it feels like no player within the New York Rangers organization is safe from getting traded.

Seattle Kraken right-winger Kaapo Kakko is starting to find his groove with his new team. Kakko was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers, but he never ...

A player on the market that has some term left and brings a reliable defensive game is Philadelphia Flyer Rasmus Ristolainen. Ristolainen is a big, imposing defenseman who thrives in physical play. He's not afraid to throw hits, clear the crease or engage in battles along the boards.

Quarter-century second-team all-star Brendan Gallagher gets a high deflection in front, and the Canadiens tie the game. Arber Xhekaj feels a bit of pressure and just tries to flip the puck high of the zone. It ends up on the stick of Will Cuylle, who makes it 2-1 Rangers.

THROUGH GAMES OF SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 2025

When KK skated alongside Not So Wee Willie, Cuylle played 30 games and went 11-12 for an impressive 23 points. Minus Double K, Willie's offense has disappeared under the Hudson. 5. Note to pessimists: The Rangers have points in six straight games and Alexis Lafreniere's scoring alarm is ringing.

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Seven points about the Rangers and what's currently going on in New York.

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